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WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment

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… "In our judgment as faculty who read, teach, research and do the outreach on this, everything is telling us we need to … says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Every day we work across the spectrum of research, teaching and … half by the year 2030. Taking such an aggressive approach, however, does not come without costs. That's why the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956

Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry

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… on WMU music theatre performance seniors are ready to show off what they've learned in a big audition in New York. … with casting directors that offer invaluable insight into work in theatre, TV and film." "Everyone gets at least an … from Mikey Winslow in "Hamilton" and Brian Martin in "Mrs. Doubtfire" to Crystal Lucas-Perry , who won a 2019 Lucille …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58265

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… of Grand Rapids Public Schools, who earned her doctoral degree from Western's educational leadership, … solutions. We are excited to roll up our sleeves and work collaboratively to improve developmental, educational … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

International Student and Scholar Services

… Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better Submitted by Elizabeth … Saiful Andree, 20, admits. What’s even more terrifying, however, is the project's complexity and necessity.    … here now.  "I also have this. I will make sure it gets done before I get done here.”   About the Haenicke Institute …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2

Students, researchers dig deeper into history of Fort St. Joseph

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… me much more invested in what I was learning and wanting to do it well.   "This isn't sandbox archaeology, this is real … in 1976—gives students hands-on experience at a working archaeological site.  "It's unlike anything else. We … Just this year, they made their largest discovery yet—digging underneath the town's old dump. WMU student Heidi …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54551

Fall lecture series taps international ethics experts

Study of Ethics in Society

… events or that reinterpret prior literary and cinematic works. The event is co-sponsored by the Haenicke Institute … science at the University of Michigan, will address how colonialism and U.S. foreign policy have shaped … Hall, Reginald Dwayne Betts , executive director of Freedom Reads, will speak about the non-profit organization's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72760

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

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… statistics and learning basic theory while I was actually doing a project." Another course paired Haas and her … ideas, what we know can be feasible, and get their input on how to make products innovative and aesthetic and everything working together." Haas' undergraduate experience culminated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

Rising stars in WMU sales and marketing program place at competition

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… students placed third overall at the University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition, with one student placing … student. "I have learned so much about my sales style and how it will help me throughout my education and career," she … says, "and the success of the team is directly related to how strong Jeremy's coaching was." First-time coach Juday …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38878

Conference returns to Kalamazoo, grows offerings

Haworth College of Business

… our food marketing and supply chain programs the ability to work with local community members to provide unique … on topics related to both areas, while also connecting the dots on the hottest topics in the food industry today.” The … including: Steve Cahillane , chairman and CEO, Kellogg Company Vivek Sankaran , CEO, Albertsons Mike Doss , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68718

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw nearly 900 industry leaders

Food Marketing

… "Leading with Change." The conference will also include networking breaks and breakout sessions. Registration is … Struggle for Relevance,” will examine what companies must do to remain relevant in this fast-changing world based on a … through Transformation.” This session will focus on how companies and organizations can help foster a culture …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38306